The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
First love... if it happens to you once, you're lucky
1969 · PG · 1h 47m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Uptight college freshman Jerry Payne finds a carefree friend in zany Pookie. After an awkward meeting on the bus, Pookie quickly works her way into Jerry's life. She makes an unannounced visit to Jerry's campus, and before long annoyance turns to affection, and friendship turns to romance.
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Writers: Alvin Sargent, John Nichols
Music by: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Milton Krasner
Editor: Sam O'Steen, John W. Wheeler
Box office: $14M
Cast
Liza Minnelli as Pookie AdamsWendell Burton as Jerry PayneTim McIntire as Charlie SchumacherAnita Alberts as (uncredited)Eric Best as (uncredited)Chris Bugbee as Eddie Roe (uncredited)Becki Davis as (uncredited)Philip S. Derfler as (uncredited)Sandy Faison as Nancy Putnam (uncredited)Mark P. Fish as (uncredited)A. Frederick Gooseen as (uncredited)Elizabeth Harrower as Landlady (uncredited)More like this
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